Law firm Ferner Alsdorf (German Lawyer Ferner)
German professionals in criminal law
German lawyer for criminal law & commercial criminal law
European and german criminal law
German specialist lawyer for criminal law Jens Ferner
Our european IT- Criminal Defense Law Firm, based in Germany, has been in business for over 25 years and specializes in criminal defense in germany! All of our criminal defense attorneys are criminal law specialists and focus on tough, serious criminal defense. Areas of emphasis in criminal law include white collar criminal law, criminal tax law, cybercrime and corporate crisis.
What do our German lawyers help with?
German Attorney at Law Ferner: Contact in Criminal Law & IT-Law/Technology Law
- Specialized activity: We take on criminal defense cases
- Not only law but also IT: Lawyer Jens Ferner is not only a specialized lawyer but also an IT professional, namely a software developer and cybersecurity expert at European level. He is also trained in communication, compliance and crisis management.
- The best way to get in touch is by mail: kontakt@ferner-alsdorf.de
- Why us: On the one hand, highly specialized german lawyers – on the other hand, the personal handling that one expects: no hiding behind the secretary’s office and immediate accessibility of the lawyer.
Re-Thinking criminal Defense
When it comes to your freedom and reputation: 100% Criminal Defense Lawyer.
With us there is no room for “criminal law on the side”: the criminal defense lawyers of our, in Germany, in the Aachen area located, lawyer boutique focus on criminal defense for private individuals. We are not “lawyers for everything”, but have recognized early on that in criminal law you need absolute professionals who do not get bogged down – so that clear announcements also have a real value. Because criminal charges are not only about the punishment, the sanction alone, but also always about your reputation. In social and business life, your reputation, your good name, is of particular importance – we find face-saving solutions so that your life can go on.
Criminal defense has been rethought by us: the model we have developed, “Consult different“, is based on an extremely factual approach as well as the American model, which is characterized by a much more personal approach by lawyers. Because if you feel lonely and lost in a criminal case, you need a direct contact with time, honesty and empathy.
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Billing-FAQ
Our motto is “clear, fair, discussed in advance” – with complete transparency, including here on our website. Due to our specialization, we only handle selected mandates. In return, you receive genuine solutions to your problems, without any fuss and based on real strategic thinking and trained communication psychology skills. Fees are charged at a minimum of the statutory fees according to the RVG (German Lawyers’ Fees Act).
How much do criminal defense and OWIs cost?
As is customary for specialized criminal defense attorneys, we bill by the hour and regularly offer flat-rate package prices. For many offenses in the Aachen/Heinsberg/Düren area, the statutory RVG fees apply. For fines, our hourly rate is charged without exception. At the beginning of a criminal defense or OWI case, you pay a fixed advance payment that covers the appointment, file inspection, familiarization, file copies for you, and initial work.
What is our hourly rate?
Without an agreed package price, we work at an hourly rate of €464,10 (including VAT), with a minimum of one hour.
How do we charge for consulting services for businesses?
For companies, especially in IT law or labor law, we charge our hourly rate and also regularly offer flat-rate package prices. For consultations on contractual matters in IT law or labor law, a minimum daily rate applies.
Are there installment payments, mandatory defense, or “cheaper” options for those with low incomes?
After payment of the advance, installment payments are possible. In individual suitable cases in the district of the Aachen Regional Court, a court-appointed defense may be considered if low income can be proven, especially in juvenile criminal cases; sexual offenses and cases involving imprisonment are always excluded.
Will my legal expenses insurance pay?
You must always clarify with your legal expenses insurer (RSV) whether they will pay; we do not do this for you. We will only consider settling your standard legal protection insurance in exceptional cases, in strictly limited regional exceptions, after advance payment and presentation of the confirmation of coverage by yourself (read here in German why RSV is of little help in criminal law). If you have taken out special criminal legal protection insurance, we can more easily assist you with the settlement.
Is there a free initial consultation or legal aid?
No. We do not offer free initial consultations, cases based on legal aid or criminal defense with legal aid (§ 2 II BerhG), contingency fees, or pro bono work. If you are a private individual seeking only a single piece of brief information, online question services are more suitable—we only get involved when genuine defense or representation is required.